7 local educators apply to be next Rutherford County Schools director

The Rutherford County Board of Education will be searching for a successor to replace district Director Don Odom, who will be retiring June 30 from a 50-year career with the district, including six years as director.
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The initial list released a Feb. 16 showed the names of three local applicants from the Rutherford County district: Central Magnet School Principal John Ash, Oakland High School Principal Bill Spurlock and Smyrna Middle School Principal Steven Luker.

Friday's list released in the early afternoon included three more district educators: Richard Zago, assistant superintendent for instruction and curriculum and former principal at Stewarts Creek Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School; Stewarts Creek High School Principal Clark Harrell; and Tom Delbridge III, coordinator of attendance and former Siegel Middle School principal.

Monday's list released after the deadline of Midnight Friday included Barbara Parker, a former Cannon County Schools superintendent.